Union County, Ohio Biographies Project - Stanton Marsh
STANTON MARSH
Stanton Marsh, a farmer, youngest
son of Samuel and Mary (Ryan) Marsh, was born on the home farm July 7,
1845. He spent his early life on the farm, and received his
training in the common schools. September 3, 1864, he entered the
infantry service in Company F, One Hundred and Seventy-ninth Regiment,
and, with his command, served in the Cumberland Army. He was at
Nashville when Hood threatened that city, and served on guard duty till
June 7, 1865, when he was discharged. January 25, 1867, he was married
to Miss Alice J. Wood, daughter of William C. and Maria Wood.
Mrs. Marsh was born in Allen Township February 3, 1847. They have
two children-Willie E. and Lulls E. Mr. Marsh took possession of
his present farm in 1867 ; it contains ninety acres of well improved
and cultivated land. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh are associated with the
Methodist Episcopal Church of Milford Center.